KCET 2025 AI and ML Colleges: Check college-wise AI/ML cutoff, career prospects, etc.

Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 ( KCET )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 23 Apr '26 - 24 Apr '26

Vikrant
Vikrant Shukla
Deputy Manager
Updated on Jul 11, 2025 21:42 IST
Karnataka offers a vibrant and innovative ecosystem for students who wish to study AI/ML, which is an emerging career field in the computer science discipline. Students are increasingly choosing AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) as career paths, and to fulfil their dream careers, here are some top AI & ML colleges in Karnataka

Karnataka innovative ecosystem for students who wish to study AI/ML, which is an emerging career field in the computer science discipline. Students are increasingly choosing AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) as career paths, and to fulfil their dream careers, here are some top AI and ML colleges in Karnataka through KCET Scores

Top AI and ML colleges accepting KCET scores

There are many engineering colleges in Karnataka that offer AI & ML courses. But choosing the right college for admission is important. While choosing a college, students must check its NIRF ranking, AICTE-approved courses, placement records, and more. But you don't have to worry about it, we have provided the complete list of top AI&ML colleges in Karnataka that accept KCET scores for admission.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released KCET 2025 counselling dates. The last date for choice filling is July 18. Mock allotment result will be OUT on July 21.

In this article, we have provided the list of top AI & ML colleges accepting KCET scores, including their cutoff, fee structure, and placement, to help students in selecting a college for admission.

KCET 2025 counselling has started, and the option entry link with the provisional seat matrix has been released. The last date to submit the choices is July 15. The final seat matrix has been released along with the verification slip. Read more: KCET counselling 2025 process, step-by-step guide, etc.

Latest Updates:

Top AI and ML Colleges accepting KCET Scores for Admissions: Cutoff, Fees, and placement packages

College Name Last Round Cutoff (as per 2024) Fees (as per last year) Placement package
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology 4243 INR 107000 - 115000 7.5 to 48 LPA
BMS College of Engineering 4835

42866 - 115000

10 to 33 LPA
UVCE (Government College) 7157 42866 N/A
Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering 7404 107000 - 115000 5 to 56 LPA
Bangalore Institute of Technology 9152 107000 - 115000 10-58 LPA
BMS Institute of Technology and Management 16017 107000 - 115000 7 to 10.6 LPA
BNM Institute of Technology 18000 107000 - 115000 6 to 28 LPA
New Horizon College of Engineering 20238 107000 - 115000 48.5 LPA (highest)
SDM College of Engineering and Science 21518 107000 - 115000 6.59 to 44 LPA
Sir M.Visveswaraya Institute of Technology (SMVIT) 21795 107000 - 115000 16 LPA
Colleges for BTech in artificial intelligence and machine learning
PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore

3119

107000 - 115000 65 LPA
PES University (Electronic City), Bangalore 8522 107000 - 115000 65 LPA
Reva University, Bangalore 24012 107000 - 115000 48 LPA
Dayanand Sagar University 33987 107000 - 115000 35 LPA
Presidency University 35733 107000 - 115000 13.58 LPA
Colleges for BTech in CSE: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
RV College of Engineering 888 107000 - 115000 15 to 56 LPA
MSRIT 3963 107000 - 115000 7 to 48 LPA
NIE (North Campus)

11312

107000 - 115000 70 LPA
SIT Tumkur 12835 107000 - 115000 9 to 34 LPA
RNS Institute of Technology 18002 107000 - 115000 46 LPA
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology 18858 107000 - 115000 6 to 54 LPA
CMR Institute of Technology 20739 107000 - 115000 6 to 23 LPA
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore 24476 107000 - 115000 43 LPA (highest)
Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore 26143 107000 - 115000 41.5 LPA
Sahhyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangalore 26143 107000 - 115000 6.3 LPA to 43.7 LPA
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan 33860 107000 - 115000  20 LPA
PES College of Engineering, Mandya 35904 107000 - 115000 4.5 to 14.5 LPA
Global Academy of Technology, Bangalore 36469 107000 - 115000 4 to 22 LPA
B.Tech in artificial intelligence and machine learning
MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore 21552 107000 - 115000 52 LPA (highest package)
Alliance University, Bangalore 32329 107000 - 115000 8 to 60 LPA

Also read:

How to use your KCET scores to choose the right KCET 2025 AI/ML College?

Here is a guide with which candidates can use their KCET 2025 rank/scores to select the right AI/ML KCET colleges -

  • Check your KCET rank and category (GM/OBC/SC).
  • Match your target rank with opening and closing cutoffs (Round 1 data gives a clear guide).
  • Consider location and infrastructure – Bengaluru offers more exposure but also requires higher ranks.

Check the Shiksha KCET 2025 college predictor to check where chances. 

Why have AI and ML become a popular choice among today’s youth?

Here are some reasons why AI and ML have become a popular choice in Karnataka -

1. Explosive Industry Growth

AI and ML are no longer futuristic concepts—they’re now powering real-world applications in healthcare, finance, retail, gaming, entertainment, cybersecurity, and more. The AI industry is projected to reach over $1.8 trillion by 2030. Job roles like AI engineer, data scientist, and ML developer are growing at 30 to 40% annually.

2. High-Paying Jobs

A B.Tech graduate in AI & ML average salary in India is around 8 to 12 LPA. While an experienced holder grabs a package of 30-50 LPA or even more globally.

3. Versatile Career Paths

AI and ML aren't restricted to one domain. Students can enter fields such as:

  • Healthcare AI (disease prediction, diagnostics)

  • Finance (fraud detection, risk modelling)

  • Retail (recommendation systems, dynamic pricing)

  • Gaming and AR/VR, self-driving cars, climate modelling, and more

4. Seamlessly Bends with other Tech Trends

AI/ML blends seamlessly with hot domains like:

  • Data Science

  • IoT (Internet of Things)

  • Blockchain

  • Cybersecurity

  • Cloud Computing

This creates cross-functional opportunities and career flexibility.

5. Global Relevancy

AI&ML are is high demand globally. A graduate or diploma holder in AI & ML can work in top global firms like Google, Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, etc. They are the future of the modern science. This course provides career growth, an increase in salary, and intellectual satisfaction.

Also read:

Videos you may like
About the Author
author-image
Vikrant Shukla
Deputy Manager

Vikrant Shukla - Deputy Manager

Role: News Writer & Editor

Education: Graduation in Mass Communication, Master's in Political Science

Expertise: Engineering Exams

About: Vikrant has 9+ years of experience in content

Read Full Bio
Download Important Dates for B.E. / B.Tech Exams

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Explore Other Exams

10 Apr '26 -

13 Apr '26

COMEDK Form Correction 2026

29 Apr '26 -

9 May '26

COMEDK Admit Card Download 202...

15 Apr '26 -

16 Apr '26

BITSAT 2026 Exam Date Session ...

17 Apr '26 -

1 Jun '26

Apply for admission with 12th ...

30 Apr '26

GUJCET Result 2026

10 Apr '26

GUJCET Final Answer Key 2026

11 Apr '26

JEE Main 2026 answer key & res...

20 Apr '26

JEE Main 2026 Result Date Sess...

12 Apr '26

Extended deadline for VITEEE (...

Apr '26

VITEEE 2026 admit card release...

20 Apr '26

UPESEAT 2026 Phase 2 Slot Book...

29 Apr '26

Last Date for UPESEAT 2026 Pha...

13 Oct '25 -

15 Apr '26

VTUEEE 2026 Phase 2 Slot 2 App...

22 Feb '26 -

25 Feb '26

VTUEEE 2026 Phase 1 Slot 2 Exa...

3 Nov '25 -

16 Apr '26

SRMJEEE 2026 Registration (Pha...

3 Nov '25 -

4 Jun '26

SRMJEEE 2026 Registration (Pha...

6 Apr '26 -

2 May '26

JEE Advanced 2026 registration...

Apr '26

JEE Advanced 2026 practice tes...

17 Apr '26

Last date to fill ATIT 2026 ap...

19 Apr '26 -

27 Apr '26

ATIT 2026 Phase 2 exam date

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 3 days ago

The required rank would depend on the category to which the student belongs. For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 3473 to 5020 for the CSE branch. Hence, students need to secure at least 5020 to qualify for the course. 

To know the minimum rank for other categories, students can look a

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, students who want admission to  University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering have to appear in the KCET entrance examination to qualify for a seat in any of the BTech course branches. 

Admission at UVCE is strictly entrance-based, and students have to attain a valid rank according to the UVCE

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Refer to the list below to know the important documents required for KCET counselling. UVCE accepts the KCET entrance examination, followed by the counselling process results for admission to the BE course and its various branches.

  • KCET application form 2026.   
  • KCET admit card 2026.  
  • KCET application

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

The UVCE KCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various BE course specialisations for the AI and HS quota. For the General AI category, the UVCE BTech cutoff 2025 ranged from 3473 in the first round to 55203 in the final round, wherein the hardest course for admission was BTech CSE, with the

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Candidates are not allowed to leave their seats until entire duration of the session is over.

A

Aayushi Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

Attestation is not required unless there is discrepancy in candidate's photograph or signature.

M

Mayank Kumari

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

No, all electronic items including mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and Bluetooth devices are completely banned, whether switched off or switched on.

C

Chanchal Sinha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

Inside the exam hall, candidates are only permitted to carry blue or black ballpoint pens for marking the OMR sheet. Pencils, erasers, gel pens, or whitener are prohibited.

V

Vikrant Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Students must arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes before scheduled time for a smooth biometric verification, security frisking, and locating assigned seat without any hassles.

S

Satyendra Katarya

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, it is recommended to carry two recent passport-sized photographs, preferably the same ones uploaded during the application process.

N

Nishtha Taneja

Contributor-Level 7